Circle of Friends offers a chance for mentors and program participants to have family-like relationships. And like siblings, they often tease each other. One minute junior Meghan Franz is giving junior Selena Waters a hug; the next Franz is reminding Waters it’s her turn to vacuum the steps. “Back off,” snaps Waters, smiling. The pair bursts into laughter. Circle of Friends is a unique program that gives young women with disabilities a chance to live independently on a college campus. The women take classes, participate in activities and live in a townhouse together. The program will end this semester after nearly eight years at MU. The program really has been life altering – the women enrolled have been able to assert their independence on campus in a way they could not have done at home. Waters, who has Down syndrome, is just one of the many students on campus who attends classes in the new health sciences building on Lake Street. She has become accustomed to taking the shuttle to and from the building for her speech pathology and physical therapy classes. “I was worried at fi rst about Selena taking the shuttle alone,” said Linda Ross, director of the program. “I went with her the fi rst time. The second time rolled around [and she refused my help]. She went down on her own, followed the signs, found the classroom that she was looking for and was able to make it back to campus on her own after therapy.” Waters enjoys doing things

on her own. “I wanted to tell my parents how I’m responsible and I’m growing up,” she said about taking the shuttle alone. Waters doesn’t spend all her time alone -- she enjoys having company around, too. “My favorite part of [the program] is hanging out with my house mentors,” she said. “They’re great. I like to pull pranks.” There are two full-time mentors in the program who live with the women in Townhouse 13, and Franz acts as a part-time mentor throughout the week. Though Franz has only become an offi cial mentor this semester, she’s been working with the women in Circle of Friends since her freshman year. “I used to be a cheerleader, so we would work with the girls to get them involved [in the games],” said Franz. She said Waters is like a little sister to her, even though Waters is a year older. “I gained a friendship that I wouldn’t have had,” said Franz. Helen Cranch, who has cerebral palsy, is sad to see the program end, but she treasures her experiences. “I love it here,” she said. “[My favorite part of the program is] my friends.” Friends aren’t the only things these women gain from the program. The Circle of Friends staff helps the women gain work experience and skills they can use beyond the arches. Waters works in the MU post offi ce. She writes packing slips and makes deliveries to student mailboxes, among other tasks. The women currently enrolled plan to walk with the graduating seniors this May. Their parents are

working on alternate plans for the program’s participants, whether it’s work placement or a new school location. Waters plans to attend a college in Chicago, where her older brother Ryan lives and

works. “I want to be a dancer, an actor and go to fashion school,” she said. MU is the only school in Pennsylvania that offers this program. There are similar efforts, but they are spread out

across the country. The program’s success speaks for itself. “All of our young ladies who have graduated are employed. We have graduated four women, and two of them are living on

their own. It has been a very positive successful group,” said Ross. Not only has Circle of Friends changed lives, it has shaped and infl uenced the men and women on campus who

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By Sarah Hite and Andrea OrtonEditor-in-Chief, Reporter

Students, faculty and the MU community mark the end of the program after nearly eight years with happy memories.

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Students gaze into night sky for new class, page 3

By Dom DellosReporter

When a stray pitch almost ruined Ashley Ballard’s softball career, the senior communications major stepped up to the plate of recovery and is back in action this season.

As she boarded the plane against doctor’s orders, senior Ashley Ballard knew her situation couldn’t get any worse. Following a freak accident last season on the softball team’s spring break trip to Florida, Ballard was forced to return home after she suffered serious injuries to her face. An inside pitch defl ected off of her bat and up into her face, breaking her cheek bone, shattering her nose and causing her sinus to burst. Doctors advised her not to fl y home, but she opted to get on the plane anyway. Ballard received reconstructive plastic surgery,

and with the support of family, friends, teammates and coaches, she was able to return to the Cougars softball team this season. But the road to redemption was full of twists and turns for Ballard, who endured painful fl ashbacks, trouble sleeping and weeks of missing school, not to mention the diffi culty of being absent from the sport she loves. In addition, Ballard said doctors were too focused on the damage to her face and never diagnosed her with a concussion, causing Ballard to battle the effects of post-concussion syndrome without proper medication.

The problems were piling high as Ballard returned home from campus because of trouble sleeping. But even when she moved home to New York, she was able to stay on top of her work –well enough to make the dean’s list. “Working from home was diffi cult,” said Ballard. “I couldn’t have gotten through it without the help of my wonderful teachers and my family.” Not only is Ballard a star student, but she is heavily involved on campus; she’s part of Cougars for Change, Peer Advocates, Cougar Radio and Campus Ministry. “I love the school and being

a part of these things is good experience,” said Ballard. She missed her team as well, because the bond with her teammates and the love of the sport made it so enjoyable. “It was hard to not be able to travel with the team,” said Ballard. “Being part of the team is special and I missed that.” According to Ballard, softball has been a part of her life since she was three or four years old. “My dad coached me through the years and helped me develop my skills,” said Ballard. “He is very inspirational.” While active in a lot of sports, softball was her

Patrick McKamy, the coordinator of MU's SOAR program, climbs to the top of the rocks at Tilbury in Nanticoke, a local outdoor climb, on Saturday, March 27, 2010.

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Women's Softball Schedule:*April 14th: Neumann 3 pm - Home*April 18th: DeSales 1 pm - Home*April 20th: Arcadia 3 pm - Away*April 21st: Albright 3 pm - Home

*April 24th: Delaware Valley 2 pm - Home*April 25th: York 1 pm - Away*May 1st: Eastern 1 pm - Away

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CFC 8 Backstage Pass The Highlander is proud to support Concert for a Cause 8. The Highlander will profi le a different band each issue along with a series covering Concert for a Cause 8. MU’s Cougar Radio will be part of an hour-long program to be played on college radio stations in the Wyoming Valley, where students will interview the bands performing at the show. This year the event will take place April 22 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, and it will benefi t the United Way Veterans Services. The concert will feature over 30 local bands on four stages. Bands such as 40-Lb. Head, k8, Bad Hair Day, The Five Percent, Flaxy Morgan, Pancea, and M-80 will be shredding for service. Admission is $7. The CD featuring the performers of CFC 8 is on sale at the Gallery of Sound for $5.

Astronomy class offers peek into starry abyssBy Amanda MericleReporter

Students can learn more about the night sky, and they don’t even have to be a science major.

“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” isn’t just a song – it’s in Dr. Michael Orleski’s syllabus. Orleski will offer an introduction to astronomy class this fall. The class will meet for two lectures a week—and students will discuss and explore the planets and beyond. A lab, both indoors and outdoors, will take place once a week. The class was on the schedule last fall, but this time there are changes. “Last time, we focused on the solar system for the whole semester. We did stars for maybe the last two weeks. This time, not as much focus will be on the solar system. Hopefully, a third of the classes will concentrate on things like galaxies and stars,” Orleski said. Whether the class even meets is often up to the sky, as well – the outside labs are

Students line up for MU resident assistant positions

By Madalyn PayonkContributor

Resident assistants make stressful situations a little more relaxed for those living in dorms.

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Junior Meaghan Rivet’s face was bright red as she marched down to the McGowan Hall resident director’s offi ce in Alumnae Hall one night during her sophomore year. It was nearly midnight. The director and four resident assistants were quietly watching a movie when she knocked on the door. “I’m not sleeping in that room,” she told the staff. Rivet and her roommate had a confl ict, and Rivet couldn’t take much more. After staff members made a quick phone call to the director of residence life, Rivet packed her things and stayed at her boyfriend’s off-campus apartment for the night. The next morning, Rivet and her roommate at the time met face-to-face. The resident director acted as a mediator, and the two calmly reached a mutual agreement to not live with each other. These sticky situations made Rivet realize the importance of the residence hall support staff. Two weeks prior to this event, Rivet’s RA tried to ease the tension between the two women. “I think that’s the best possible thing they can do as a fi rst step in problem-solving,” she said. Students are more than up for the challenge of ill-fated

roommates. Thirty-eight students waited anxiously on Friday, March 5 to fi nd out who will be chosen for Resident Assistant positions. Only 10 of the 38 students were chosen. “I want to help people. I’ve always been involved and being an RA is one more step. I like to be a part of a team,” said freshman RA applicant Tiffany Frueler. She believes that being an RA is a way to be actively involved on campus and it could help her make a difference in someone’s life. There are many steps to becoming an RA. First the students must fi ll out an application entailing questions on why he or she wants the job. They then go through two interviews with the director of Residence Life. They then engage in mock trial events and demonstrate how applicants solve student confl icts or drinking in the dorms. “It was stressful at fi rst, but then it became kind of relaxed. It was a lot of fun,” said Frueler. The current RAs played a large role in the application process as well. They attended the mock events and acted out skits in which the students could participate. “It was helpful to have the RAs there. It helped to know that

they went through this same process. It made me feel if they could do it I could do it,” said freshman RA applicant Kristin Riggi. Current RAs believe the experience is worth the challenging application process. “I feel like the resident assistant position has given me the opportunity to work on a team, meet new people, help and interact with residents on many different levels and has let me grow as an individual,” said sophomore and current RA Abby Heintzelman. Students also have a lot to say about what makes a resident assistant reliable. “[An RA is] someone I can trust and who I can go to with my problems not worrying about it getting back to other people. They also should be a person who is encouraging, personable and can motivate you to accomplish your goals;” said freshman Amber Schmidt. Schmidt said she has maintained a very close relationship with her RA and thinks all students should have that opportunity. “They keep us in line and help to make our dorm halls home,” she said.

Editor-in-Chief Sarah Hite contributed to this article.

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By Bruce RileyAssistant Director of the SSC

Greetings students! It has been a very busy semester in the SSC. This year, our peer tutoring program has served 373 students, in 63 content areas during the Fall 2009 semester, and 228 students, in 53 content areas as of Spring 2010 mid-term! If you are interested in tutoring, it is not too late to sign up, but act fast as the fi nal day to request tutoring, April 23, 2010, is rapidly approaching. All workshops are located in the SSC, unless otherwise indicated. I am also pleased to announce that the Peer Tutoring Program has received C.R.L.A. (College Reading and Learning Association) Level I recertifi cation. This recertifi cation is good for fi ve years. What will this certifi cation do for the peer tutoring at MU? It will bolster the tutoring program among colleagues and students, illustrate that our program is a vital component in student learning and it holds our peer tutors to a new level of quality, as they work toward their own individual C.R.L.A. certifi cation. Obtaining this certifi cation strongly indicates the commitment that not only the SSC, but the entire university has to ensuring the academic success of its students.

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have had the opportunity to make new friends. “They make everyone smile on campus,” said Franz. “It’s not just the Circle of Friends – it impacts the whole campus.” The interaction and experience that the Circle of Friends participants gave to students at MU was an opportunity that most students would never get. Speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and professors developed

an understanding of how to work with students who have disabilities. “I have had such joy watching traditional students learn about students with disabilities and to see the girls grow and blossom here at MU because we have such caring students,” said Ross. Circle of Friends staff are planning fun events for the women this semester, and they plan to hold a party to celebrate the program.

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Info About Circle of Friends

The Circle of Friends program is a unique initiative at MU that offers college living to young women

with disabilities. Here are some details about the program:

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Started:2002

Funding:Private Donor

Tuition:$32,000

Total No. of Participants:7

Staff:Linda Ross, director

Kristen Egbert, full-time mentor

Courtney MacDowell, full-time mentor

Meghan Franz, part-time mentor

Junior Meghan Franz, left, paints Circle of Friends participant Helen Cranch's nails in Townhouse 13 on Thursday, April 8.

What do a speech language pathology major, marketing major and an education major all have in common? Okay well fi rst, they’re best friends and second, they love being unique in what they wear to their 8 a.m. biology lab. Not only are they closer than the Golden Girls (Dorothy always had the fi ercest shoulder padded blazers), but also they all share a fashionable ring that means the most to them. They’re like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants -- minus the pants. Nothing is sweeter than a bond over couture. Tara Matlock, Alicia Koepke, and Kearston Healey are friends for life, and their different styles are as unique as their friendship. As I walked into lab with my inner circle of fashionistas, we talked gossip -- fashion gossip. Kearston sat down at the table taking notes with a blue bow in her hair (she is known for her different bows like Marc Jacobs is known for his signature Louis Vuitton collection) and dark salt and pepper gray Tom’s shoes. “My shoes make my outfi t. I wear shoes that are different, that nobody else has because I know that my style is different. Like I would never buy a pair of rain boots because everyone has them,” said Healey. Ouch -- the rain boots comment was a no-no as Tara Matlock walked in with a pair of those rubber soles. Of course, they were Hunter rain boots -- you know the boots every celeb must have. I’ll even admit I was major jealous of the pair of purple wellies that squeaked on the bland fl oor. Matlock is the ultimate fashionista. Her style for the day included: a Louis Vuitton signature collection saddlebag -- just like Marc designed -- and a pair of Prada glasses. Her accessories are to die for, just as much as her designer dresses she sports at 8 a.m.:

Ingenuity in a pinch. Her closet of couture is probably better then Madonna’s. Seriously. “While I do wear a lot of different designer things, I like to fi nd major deals. I bought this amazing balled necklace and got so many compliments on it as people said that it looked so expensive. I laughed to myself because I bought it at Target for $3,” said Matlock. She

loves designer brands: Louis, Gucci, Fendi, oh my! Matlock’s recent

steal of a sale was a Jean Paul Gaultier dress from Saks – yeah, right. Actually it was from Target, the new Mecca for designer

duds. It’s a powerhouse. Matlock said

the dress she purchased is

elegant enough for a wedding but

fi erce enough to wear shopping in New

York City. “It’s a must have to my closet.”

Alicia Koepke’s style is not like Blanche or Dorothy. She is

defi nitely the Rose of the glammed up group. Koepke wears what’s comfortable whether it’s leggings and a tee or designer jeans. “I switch things up,” said Koepke. Her must have marked down buy is defi nitely a cute pair of heels. “I buy so many shoes off of random websites. I just bought the cutest boots ever! They are leather saddle boots with chains on the bottom, $15. So cute,” said Koepke. While their style is different, their friendship is held together tighter then Gaga and Beyonce’s fi erce duoship in the “Telephone” music video (that video has the craziest fashion sense ever to hit MTV). Well one thing is for sure; the girls of physical therapy have their own savvy style to show off too -- next time.

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Astronomy class offers peek into starry abyssBy Amanda MericleReporter

Students can learn more about the night sky, and they don’t even have to be a science major.

“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” isn’t just a song – it’s in Dr. Michael Orleski’s syllabus. Orleski will offer an introduction to astronomy class this fall. The class will meet for two lectures a week—and students will discuss and explore the planets and beyond. A lab, both indoors and outdoors, will take place once a week. The class was on the schedule last fall, but this time there are changes. “Last time, we focused on the solar system for the whole semester. We did stars for maybe the last two weeks. This time, not as much focus will be on the solar system. Hopefully, a third of the classes will concentrate on things like galaxies and stars,” Orleski said. Whether the class even meets is often up to the sky, as well – the outside labs are

especially dependent upon weather. There will be indoor labs featuring computer exercises, and all labs are set for Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. but that can change, depending on the fl exibility of the class, Orleski said. “If the class is collectively able to have the lab on another night, we will. We will check the weather and depending on what the class can do, we will move the lab.” There are three telescopes that will be used to look at the moon, stars, planets and other objects in the night sky. If the class were being held now, students “would see the moon, star clusters, nebulas, and Venus and Mars. In the fall we will get to see Jupiter,” said Orleski. Another new component is a service learning project. Orleski said that although

he hasn’t fi gured out all the details, he generally knows what is in store. “My plan is to make telescopes portable and set up observing sessions at local schools or for local groups. One student taking the class will be student teaching so we have access to students.” These “traveling telescopes” would be made available to communities on campus as well, although that is not considered part of the service learning aspect. The class is not a core, and it is considered a free elective. For this reason it is not just for those in science majors -- it is open to anyone, especially those who have an interest in the night sky. To clear up any intimidation that may arise at the thought of science and telescopes, Orleski promises that no preexisting knowledge is

required, or even expected. “The fi rst couple of labs will be used to get used to the night sky,” he said. Last year, Orleski took his students to a planetarium at Tunkhannock High School to allow them to experience and become comfortable with the sky and telescopes in the fi rst few weeks of the semester. Orleski suggests it is going to be a fun experience for everyone. “If anyone has ever wondered what that bright thing in the sky was, we will look at it. These are the things you will tell you kids about and at least know, you will have some answers.” For more information, students can contact Orleski at extension 6251 or e-mail him at morleski@misericordia.edu. Students can also visit the registrar’s offi ce to sign up.

Student Holly Manning gave a mind opening presentation called “MP3 Downloading Case Study” March 25 in Mercy Hall. This presentation targeted the consequences of illegally downloading music. “All students do it. Everyone has an iPod,” said Manning about pirating. Manning explained that trackers can be placed on certain fi les, and if caught, fi le sharers can be heavily fi ned. Fines for stealing copyrighted music can be as high as fi ve years in prison and $250,000 in fi nes. Manning discussed the ethical implications of illegal fi le sharing and ways students can acquire music legally. A question and answer session followed Manning’s presentation. Attendants were also encouraged to stay afterwards for discussion and refreshments. Students found the presentation eye-opening. “I thought that her presentation was pretty cool,” said freshman John Meholic. “I thought she brought up a lot of good points.” The event was sponsored by the Philosophy Club. -- Matthew Schlasta

Presenter makes students take note: Music piracy is illegal

Spring Weekend 2010Friday April 30th:

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Softball player, cont'd.love in high school and she didn’t want to stop playing. According to Ballard, Division III was the right fit because she was able to maintain a social life while playing her favorite sport. This injury was not going to keep her from playing the sport she loves. Once she was cleared to play, she was doing everything to get ready to play again. As she began to move past the accident, Ballard was ready to step back out on the field this season. According to Ballard, her dad helped her get ready and not be intimidated once she stepped into the batter’s box for the first time since last

spring. “He would throw inside pitches to me so I could quickly get rid of my fears,” she said. After getting back in the swing of things with her MU teammates in a summer league, she felt comfortable enough to rejoin the Cougars as a senior for this season. “My teammates have been so supportive,” said Ballard. “I would never be able to leave the sport on my teammates.” Something new that the Cougars have adopted is having players wear helmets with facemasks to protect against being hit and injured. Even though all other levels of softball require facemasks, college does not make it

mandatory. The Cougars have seen firsthand the necessity for precautions. With the 2010 season just underway, Ballard and her teammates expect to have another terrific season under new Coach Jennifer Probst. “[Coach Probst] is absolutely amazing,” said Ballard. “She has done so much to build the program and I can’t say enough.” The Cougars are already off to a record of 9-6, looking sharp as the season begins. Reflecting on her injury, Ballard is just trying to use the experience as something to learn from and help her have the best senior season as

possible. “Even if I don’t get put in the record books -- that doesn’t matter,” she said. “I just didn’t want to quit.” That is the attitude the whole Cougars team needs to carry with them in order to keep up their continued success. The fearlessness that Ballard showed battling her injury can be used as a lesson to teach not only her teammates, but anyone battling an injury in any sport. “In every situation, good and bad, there’s something to be learned,” said Ballard. “This experience has made me who I am today.”

New coach steps up to the plateBy Katie O'HearnReporter

The Highlander digs deep to get the dirt on MU’s new softball coach, Jennifer Probst.

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This is Jennifer Probst’s first year as the head coach of MU’s softball team. She first started playing softball at six years old and remembers that her first experience was on the “purple t-ball team.” She started playing softball because she comes from an extremely athletic family, and that includes her sports-loving parents. She said her father received several athletic scholarships and she even had an uncle who played professional football. Probst feels softball has taught her a lot of life lesions including leadership, responsibility and teamwork. Her favorite aspect about coaching is that she really enjoys impacting young

players and teaching them some of the lessons she has learned over the years. Probst played at Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg before continuing for three years at Bloomsburg University and one year at Mansfield University. She has played pitcher and first baseman, and she pitched through high school. She covered first base during her college years. Probst has spent the last two years coaching at York, where she had 50 clients for private pitching lessons. Though she is away from the life she had made in Harrisburg, she couldn’t pass up the connection she felt with the university and players. What really won her over

was the fact that she got to meet softball players and other coaches before she accepted the position. “Everyone was so nice, and the icing on the cake was how successful the program was here.” She attributes some of that success to the softball talent in the local communities. She feels that there are different foundations for success in coaching and playing. As a player, she felt success was measured by self-pride and hard work. When she wins a game as a coach, however, Probst feels nothing but pride for her players, describing her connection with them as a parent-child relationship. “Parents always want better for you and that’s how I feel as a coach,” she said.

As a player, the team represents a family -- and a coach represents more responsibility. Although Probst likes to view herself as a friend of the players, she isn’t afraid to tell them to run laps. Currently, Probst still plays in a women’s summer league, saying she will continue to “play until her arm falls off.” Probst never thought that she’d end up as a coach, but now that she is one she couldn’t imagine doing anything else. “With softball, you can never know it all, it never gets boring, never gets stale. There [are] always new drills, new approaches to the mental game, new sports psychology. There’s always something new,” she said.

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Ashlin Rodrigues, right, climbs the rocks as Patrick McKamy and Steve Peet belay her rope.

Students of MU's Student Outdoor & Ad-venture Recreation traveled to the rocks at Tilbury in Nanticoke, PA. They were able

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